Rhinitis and Post-nasal Drip: The Missing Link

The most common signs of an allergic reaction related to the airways are sneezing and a runny nose, but it is important to note that coughing may also occur during an allergy attack. This is particularly true for people with chronic rhinitis.

People suffering from this condition often have post-nasal drip, a symptom involving the accumulation of mucus along the back of the throat and nose that causes mucus to drip in a downward direction. In some cases, there’s no actual mucus accumulation and the sensation is only simulated, which causes coughing all the same.

How To Make a Quick Hummus with seaweed

Ingredients:

1 can of chickpeas drained

1 crushed garlic clove

1 tbsp tahini

Food BlogDolores Andrew-Gavin23 August 2016hummus, seaweed, food blog, healthy living, healthy food, healthy organic food

A Taste Of The Sea Smoothie

Food BlogDolores Andrew-Gavin17 August 2016food blog, seaweed, seaweed smoothie, healthy fast food, healthy food, healthy living

Starting Fitness from the Inside

Guest blog from Jess from FITTSteps Training Studio

When you hear the word “Fitness” what do you think of?

Product Review, Exercise & Fitness, holDolores Andrew-Gavin10 August 2016guest blog, exercise & fitness, exercise, fitness

Child Friendly Seaweed Infused Protein Balls

Food BlogDolores Andrew-Gavin9 August 2016seaweed, parenting, protein balls, chidrens health, healthy treats for kids, healthy living

A Journey to Myrrh .. The Archetype of the Divine Mother

Guest blog post by the lovely Jenn from www.rune-journeys.com

The Earth is ever generous. Plants grow, flowers continue to blossom from climbing vines and this far into the summer, many people are enjoying the fruits of their gardening labors. One of my core beliefs is that nature never disappoints us and is ever present to support our well-being on all levels of body, mind and spirit. When I walk down to the sea, and watch the waves rolling in without end I think, here is my constant companion. Any blues I’m feeling can be consoled by the rain, changed by a crashing thunderstorm, or lifted off by a clear sky, one of those days when the horizon blends perfectly with the ocean. That blue is only interrupted by flights of sea gulls. Sinking feet into sand, soil, thick carpets of verdant moss or stepping across the smooth stones of a rushing river, we are balanced, restored and find relief from racing and turbulent thoughts.

EmpowermentDolores Andrew-Gavin5 August 2016holistic health, Essential Oils, healthy living

Stress Reduction for Adrenal Fatigue

Guest BlogDolores Andrew-Gavin2 August 2016holistic health, mindfulness, adrenal fatique, adrenal

Chocolate Fudge, Raw, Vegan and Paleo by Positive Vitality

Food BlogDolores Andrew-Gavin31 July 2016healthy food, healthy living, guest blogs, vegan treats, vegan food, chocolate fudge

A Child Development Psychologist on The 8 Signs of 'Parental Alienation' And How It Affects Children

Guest BlogDolores Andrew-Gavin29 July 2016mindful, empowerment, self development, mindfulness, parenting, parenting help

Sex and Seaweed by Helena Tubridy

No, it’s not just for the ladies. Iodine turbo-charges sperm. Sperm make babies. Good sex gets sperm to where they need to be for conception. Trying for a baby often breeds a different kind of sex to your free-range fun sex.

Food Blog, Guest BlogDolores Andrew-Gavin23 July 2016guest blogs, seaweed, sex and seaweed, fertility

Emotional Wellbeing and Tools to Help

EmpowermentDolores Andrew-Gavin20 July 2016emotional health, emotional intelligence

Irish Biltong ... 100% Irish Beef Protein Snacks

Food BlogDolores Andrew-Gavin19 July 2016food blog, food review

All About Autism by Freya O'Horo

My name is Freya O'Horo and I am the CEO of All About Autism. I started this company last November as a part of my Transition Year programme in St. Joseph's Secondary School Foxford. My younger brother Dian, who is 8, has autism and he was the reason I started this company.

Guest BlogDolores Andrew-Gavin27 June 2016autism, all about autism, self help tools, self development, guest blogsComment

The Art of Creating Joy - Go From Despair To Hope

Guest BlogDolores Andrew-Gavin24 June 2016mindfulness, holistic health, empowerment, self development

Nutritrional Values of Seaweed

holDolores Andrew-Gavin23 June 2016seaweed, nutrition, guest blog, guest blogs

Therapeutic Benefits of A Seaweed Bath

Product ReviewDolores Andrew-Gavin22 June 2016health, seaweed, natural solutions, product review

Launch of IrishHealthHour

eventsDolores Andrew-Gavin19 June 2016launch, itwbn, skeff, health and wellness community, finding your health and wellness tribe, product review, restaurant review

My Journey of Self Discovery with Natural Solutions

Growing up with a big sister who was a Reiki Master and an Aromatherapy Massage Therapist was fun! I always loved when Jackie would put her “magic” hands on me if I had an ache and pain and remember feeling so good after! My favourite part of the massage was the oils as I used to hate anyone going near my neck and my feet!

Our environment growing up has a huge effect on us there is no doubt about that. Sometimes we can perceive our environment as negative and sometimes as positive. I knew from a young age that whatever my sister was doing worked and I liked it!!

mindfulness, holDolores Andrew-Gavin23 May 2016holistic health, natural solutions, Reiki, Essential Oils, mindfulness

Launch of Eyre Cocktail Bar at the Skeff

EventsDolores Andrew-Gavin29 April 2016cocktails, launch, restaurant review, ladies night out, galway events

NORI Bake..Healthy, Organic and 100% Natural

When I think of adding seaweed to my food I have to admit I think gulps of sea water when I am swimming!! However I was more than pleasantly surprised with NORI bake! If you use the right amount in your recipes you do not taste it and the kids will not even notice you added it!

Food BlogDolores Andrew-Gavin14 April 2016product review, seaweed, healthhour snacks

Vibrate At The Highest Frequency Possible

We live in a busy and stressful world, with this it’s playing on all our bodies, souls and minds. What can we do to make our lives more fulfilled being in abundance, love, wishes and dreams?

Do our body, soul and mind have the power to reach it’s full potential to be the best it can be? Yes it does, but we need a helping hand in doing so, something to pick up our energy and have us vibrate in the highest frequency possible.

EmpowermentDolores Andrew-Gavin20 March 2016crystals, healing, holistic healthComment

28 May 2020

How to maintain a healthy Intimate Relationship

Intimacy is a crucial component of any healthy relationship. Being able to show affection and share intimate moments with your significant other are signs that you and your partner are content with the way things are going and that you’re in a happy relationship. However, come stress, children, and pressures of daily life and many couples find themselves in unhappy relationships and marriages, and that’s when intimacy, as well as the relationship, are put on a back burner.

30 Apr 2020

This Is What Every New Mom Really Needs

After carrying your little bundle for nine months, and after giving birth and bringing your child into this world, so many moms hear their loved ones claim that the most challenging part is over. While on the contrary, a lifetime of raising your new family member and being a role model means you’re up for decades of ups and downs, sleepless nights, toothaches, headaches, and other love-inspired aches that every mom goes through. Now that’s a challenge, and a rewarding one, might we add.

21 Feb 2020

Strategies to Motivate Your Child to Learn

Children are naturally curious. However, sometimes this curiosity doesn’t extend to academic skills, which, although not essential, are still very important for the child’s development. With children, just like with adults, motivation is often the precondition to success. Luckily, there are ways to understand your child’s motivation better and help them develop the desire to learn – and here are a few strategies that should help you with that.

3 Sep 2019

Allergies and Cough: Everything You Need to Know

How to keep your home clean and healthy with pets

We pet owners know that no matter how adorable our furry little companions are, they can leave quite a mess behind them. Most furry pets shed spreading dander and pet hair everywhere. Pets that spend time out on the yard will drag sand and soil inside, not to mention accidents inside, spilled pet food or scattered cat litter.

Pets can be quite messy, which is why you need the right equipment and a cleaning routine to keep a pet home clean and smelling fresh.

If you want that sparkling pet home, this is what you need to do:

28 Aug 2019

Why nutrition is important for people with dementia

The type of food we consume is capable of affecting both our health and the quality of life we live. People who are poorly nourished are prone to get sick more often compared to individuals who consume a healthy diet on a daily basis. Poor nutrition has been identified as a major health issue among the elderly folk. People who suffer from dementia have a lot of challenges when it comes to maintaining a healthy diet. Some of the challenges they experience in terms of maintaining a healthy diet include but are not limited to:

They may experience a loss of appetite

26 Jun 2019

Exercise 101: The Beginners Guide to Exercise

Yes, everyone knows that exercising is extremely beneficial to your health and overall well-being, but if you need a few more reasons to start working out, you must know that it’ll help you get stronger in the first place. It’ll help you lose weight and gain muscle mass, too, which is why the majority of people decide to start working out. Of course, the struggle to get in shape is real, but once you get there, you’ll see that it was totally worth it. Regular exercise can also reduce your stress levels and relieve anxiety, build your confidence, help you have more energy and be more productive throughout the day, which are the benefits that mustn’t be overlooked. So, if you want to learn more about the two main types of workouts, their advantages, and other important things you should know about, just keep on reading and enjoy!

29 Apr 2019

Millennials vs. Generation Z: How Do They Achieve Success in the Workplace?

The workforce dynamics are changing along with the times. Today’s employees not only have job-specific competencies but they also have a natural ability to familiarize themselves with new technologies around them. They have no problems learning how a particular system works as long as they have the proper training on how to use such specialized tools. For them, technology is something that they need be more productive and efficient at work.

26 Apr 2019

The Importance of 4-7-8 Breathing

When you want to reduce your stress, just breathe. Taking deep, meditative breaths has been a timeless way to fill your body with energy or help you unwind after an eventful day. However, there are so many breathing techniques that you find yourself a bit intimidated, and some of them are complex. Here is one that is simple, powerful, and perfect for unwinding after a long day. Meet the 4-7-8 breathing technique.

What is the 4-7-8 Technique?

25 Apr 2019

7 Simple Ways to Stay Focused and Achieve Long-Term Goals

Everyone has a dream. For children, that might be becoming an astronaut or a fireman. For professionals, that dream might be getting the high paying leadership role in the company.

Maybe, you’re starting a business for the first time, and you envision thousands of customers buying your products. Perhaps, you dream of getting a third level qualification and becoming a certified professional. Maybe you want to shed a pound and achieve that attractive physique that you’ve always wanted.

But reaching those dreams does not happen overnight. It takes time, and it is a long process. It requires certain qualities such as patience, persistence, passion, positivity, and focus.